Junior Handlers Competition 2026
Handler Profile
| Handler Name : | Winter Rhodes |
| Age Class : | 10 to under 13 years |
| Competition State : | WA |
Points tally based on top 40 shows (points value) : 38
Number of First Place Wins : 3
Number of Second Place Wins : 5
Winter has had the pleasure of handling some wonderful breeds in her first 2 years in the 7-Under 10 age class. Her hard work and dedication to handling has lead to her incredible success so far.
WA State Finals 1st Place Winner 7 -Under 10. 2024
Western Classic Overall 1st Place Winner 7-Under 10 2024
Overall 7-Under 10 1st Place Winner AUSTRALIA 2023
Overall 7-Under 10 Age Class Winner (WA) 2023
Perth Royal Show Overall 1st Place Winner 7-Under 10 2023
Western Classic Overall 1st Place Winner 7-Under 10 2023
WA State Finals 1st Place Winner 7 -Under 10. 2022
Perth Royal Show Overall 1st Place Winner 7 - Under 10. 2022
Overall 7 - Under 10 Age Class Winner (DOLPS) 2022 (WA)
Best New Handler Winner 7 - Under 10 (DOLPS) (Australia) 2022
She loves handling and learning about all different breeds. Outside of Junior Handlers Winter trains and shows her family Chow Chows with her mother (Moonchow Chow Chows) and for Colin & Shirley Chinnery of Sherae Kennels. In 2023 Winter also had incredible success showing Shiba Inu, and Welsh Corgis.
Winter is really looking forward to seeing what 2024 has in store for her.
| Date | Show Name | Breed | Result | Points | Top 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Jan-2026 | Canine Fundraisers | Border Collie | Second | 3 | Y |
| 25-Jan-2026 | Canine Fundraisers | French Bulldog | First | 3 | Y |
| 31-Jan-2026 | Fremantle Dog Club Championship Show | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | First | 5 | Y |
| 28-Feb-2026 | Western Classic Heat 1 | Poodle (Miniature) | Second | 8 | Y |
| 1-Mar-2026 | Western Classic Heat 3 | Poodle (Miniature) | Second | 6 | Y |
| 1-Mar-2026 | Western Classic Heat 4 | Australian Shepherd | First | 7 | Y |
| 4-Apr-2026 | All Breeds Dog Club of WA | Chow Chow | Second | 2 | Y |
| 5-Apr-2026 | All Breeds Dog Club of WA | French Bulldog | Second | 4 | Y |
| Pointscore total based on top 40 shows (points value) | 38 | ||||